It almost actually sounds like something from a sci-fi movie but the true fact is that biohazard kits should be in place where you work just like a mandatory emergency first aid kit. And hopefully you'll never have to use bio hazard kits but just in case an emergency occurs, you must know exactly the proper procedures in their application and more importantly how to protect yourself. If this sounds a bit queasy to you, my apologies upfront and you might desire to close this article. Still here? Good. Then let's get on with it shall we?
Among the commonest biohazard kits is what is refered to as the single application kit. As the name states, it's used once then properly disposed of. These single application kits are designed for only one purpose, which is to securely remove then disinfect any area that becomes contaminated with a persons bodily fluids. Ok, here comes the queasy part. Bodily fluids meaning blood, vomit and urine. Now if you're reading this with just a bit of the feeling that it can never happen around you, let's take a quick look a scenario and maybe you'll think a little bit differently.
You're in the office and then the person sat next to you gripes of illness. All of a sudden they stand and begin leaving the room but never make it, instead they faint, fall hitting their head hard and start bleeding. You now have a classic biological hazard within your presence. In many large organizations you'll find individuals who have the paid responsibility of dealing with such hazards. But that may not be the case in a lot of smaller businesses. Hopefully you have been trained in the use of the biohazard kits. After locking down the spot and getting this person medical attention, it's now time to utilize the kit for the purpose it was designed for.
All kits include an impervious apron, put it on. Also put in the mask plus the gloves that will be furnished in the kit. Remember, you are protecting yourself above all. Each kit will also contain a number of super absorbent granules. Apply these first. Then make use of the supplied scraper and scooper to gather and put in the supplied biohazard disposal bag. All biohazard kits should also have a quantity of disinfectant spray to spray the area that you recently cleaned. When finished, remove your apron, your mask and finally your gloves and place each one of these products in the disposal bag and secure it with the tie which is provided inside the kit. Voila, you have just handled your first biological hazard that could take place in your workplace.
Granted, that is definitely an oversimplification but hopefully you have a better comprehension of why having biohazard kits in work is surely an absolute must.
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